Harald Hardrada: The King Whose Death Ended The Viking Age
Harald Hardrada was the last Viking king who personified the Viking Age. With his life documented by multiple poets, his death marked the end of the age.
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Valuable Paintings That Were Discovered At Goodwill
A small percentage of these bargain hunters, come across items they can resell for a profit. An even smaller percentage stumbles upon something invaluable.
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Where Was The First St. Patrick's Day Parade Held In The US?
Where -- and when -- the first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in the US will likely surprise you.
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How Did We Get The Nickname Dick From Richard?
It's not unusual for a given name to be turned into a shorter nickname -- Sam from Samuel, for instance. Some nicknames, however, are less obvious.
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What Rights Do POWs Have?
While being a POW is never fun, at least POWs today, unlike in the past, are afforded rights as agreed to by most nations. What rights do POWs have?
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Was Julius Caesar Really Born By Cesarean Section?
Julius Caesar is widely credited for having given birth to the term cesarean section. However, digging into historic literature may reveal a different story.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Smart Alec?
Common turns of phrase will often have deep historical roots that might have been forgotten with the passage of time. Consider the phrase "smart alec."
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What We Know About Vladimir Putin's Elite Bodyguards
With great power -- like the presidency of Russia -- comes not only great responsibility, but also great need for bodyguards -- lots and lots of bodyguards.
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These Artificial Sweeteners Were Made By Accident
Throughout history, there have been plenty of accidental inventions, from microwaves to X-rays to the Slinky. These artificial sweeteners were made by accident.
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Being A Garbage Collector Is More Deadly Than You Thought
The job surely isn't for the faint of heart but one self-described "garbage man "shares that the career could be long-lasting — but only if his body holds up.
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How Did Grandfather Clocks Get Their Name?
Timekeeping is a uniquely human activity. The advent of quartz and smart watches has changed it considerably, but there's still a place for a grandfather clock.
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The Real Reason Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille Buttons
As you pull up to a drive-thru ATM, at first glance it may be perplexing to see the buttons on the ATM have braille on them — but they're there for good reason.
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What Happened To MiniDiscs?
Mediums for recorded audio have changed a lot over the years, and each new generation tries to make up for the shortcomings of whatever came before it.
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The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' Relationship With Mackenzie Scott
Jeff Bezos' divorce with wife Mackenzie Scott was highly public, as was his affair with Lauren Sanchez. Here's the story behind his divorce.
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Who Was The Sideburn Named After?
It's kind of odd, the way hair can be such a focus of fashion and personal statement. For centuries, that has included facial hair -- pro and con.
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What Happened To Bop-It?
The challenge of the interactive toy, Bop-it, has kept kids busy and entertained for decades. Here's what happened to Bop-it over the years.
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What Happened To Swatch Watches?
Fads come and fads go, whether in entertainment or media or fashion -- especially fashion. One of the 1980s' hot accessories was the Swatch Watch.
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When Was The Typewriter Invented?
Typewriters were instrumental in how the modern-day computer keyboard came to look. But, it took a while to get there as the typewriter underwent many upgrades.
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Tragic Details About Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright is likely America's best-known architect, but he didn't start out that way. These are tragic details about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Was This The First Banned Book In The U.S.?
For centuries, books have been an honored and valuable means of communicating and preserving information. There are people who take issue with content.
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Do You Call It Kitty-Corner, Katty-Corner, Or Kattywumpus?
First, let's make clear what we're talking about here. It's the word to describe two things that are opposite each other on a diagonal.
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What Happened To Tickle Me Elmo Dolls?
There were many toys around to tickle the fancy of '90s children, but arguably, there was only one toy they could tickle back - the Tickle Me Elmo doll.
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Why We Celebrate George Washington's Birthday On A Different Day Every Year
Who doesn't love a three-day weekend? A holiday is a holiday, and often with history behind it. So it is with honoring George Washington's birthday.
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What Happened To The Sega Saturn?
Today, Sega works with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo rather than competing with them. But it was once a major player in the video game industry's "console wars."
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